Guide5 min
How to Report GBV
A clear pathway for reporting safely and tracking what happens next.
Before You Report
Reporting Channels
What to Ask For
Lesson Outline
Lesson outline
Step 1
Before You Report
Step 2
Reporting Channels
Step 3
What to Ask For
Step 4
If You Are Not Taken Seriously
Section 1
Before You Report
- Report from a safe place if possible.
- Take a support person or advocate if available.
- Carry key information: names, dates, location, and any saved evidence.
- If urgent danger exists now, call 999 first.
Section 2
Reporting Channels
- Police Station: file formal report and request reference details.
- Hospital/Clinic: seek treatment; request medical documentation.
- Support Organization: ask for legal, psychosocial, and shelter referrals.
- Usalama Voice: capture case details and connect to support services.
Section 3
What to Ask For
- A copy or reference number of your report.
- Referral contacts for legal aid, counseling, and shelter.
- Expected next step and timeline.
- A safe way to receive updates that does not put you at risk.
Section 4
If You Are Not Taken Seriously
- Document what happened and who you spoke to.
- Escalate through a different station/department or with an NGO advocate.
- Use Usalama Voice and hotline channels to keep a record and seek immediate support.
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